Best Conor O’Brien Podcasts (2025)

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Scranton Fringe Festival; Conor Kelly O'Brien; June 16 2025 24:53

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Conor Kelly O'Brien, Co-Founder/Executive Director of theScranton Fringe Festival, speaking about the new culturalexchange with the Balina Arts Centre in County Mayo inIreland. Balina is Scranton's sister city, and in October 2025,after the first staging of "Ulysses of Scranton" as part of the2025 Scranton Fringe Festival--October 2, 3, & 4th at th…

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Deepfakes and AI Girlfriends: How artificial intelligence is putting women at risk 1:00:05

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Concerns about the rise and rapid development of artificial intelligence often tend to focus on AI’s threat to jobs or its potential to influence politics and elections. But what about the very real threat that AI poses to women? In her new book, The New Age of Sexism, feminist writer Laura Bates explores how the ever-evolving world of technology h…

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The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre; Scott Colin Woolnough; Mariah Kohn; June 25 2025 28:45

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Scott Colin Woolnough, artistic director & the actor who playsFagin, and Mariah Kohn, the actor who plays Mrs. Sowerby, speakingabout the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre production of Lionel Bart's musical "Oliver!" in its final weekend: June 27, 28 & 29, 2025, with showsFriday & Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. The LittleTheatre is locate…

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Northeastern PA Philharmonic; Chason Goldschmitz; June 24 2025 26:18

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Chason Goldschmitz, Executive Director of the NEPA PhilharmonicOrchestra, speaking about the upcoming 2025 Independence Daycelebrations and community events the Philharmonic will present:The NEPA Philharmonic Orchestra at Courthouse Square in downtownScranton on July 3rd at 7:30 with fireworks. The event is free.12th Annual Yoga on the Roof--July 4…

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Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus; Justin Davis; June 23 2025 22:48

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Justin Davis, Music Director & Conductor of theWyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus,speaking about the group and its Annual SpringConcert titled, The Magic of Harmony, an all-Disneyprogram to be presented on Sunday, June 29, 2025,at 2:00, at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts on theWyoming Seminary campus in Kingston, PA.For information & ticke…

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Ben Dunwell: The Dark Between Our Fires 41:52

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Ibiza-based writer, Ben Dunwell, has just published the second in a series of novels about the early settlers on the island, who arrived here around 650BC. The Dark Between Our Fires also references the San Juan fire jumping festival which takes place on 23 June each year in this tiny village in the north of Ibiza.…

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Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University; June 20 2025 35:41

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Bonnie Culver, co-founder & writer, Robert Mooney, Kaylie Jones,Christine Gelineau, writers & faculty members, andDavid Hicks, writer & CW director, speaking about the Maslow FamilyGraduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University inWilkes-Barre as it marks its 20th anniversary. Also featuredfrom the archives, J. Michael Lennon, co-founder,…

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Episode 188: Annalise Murphy, Amee-Leigh Costigan & Conor Niland on High Performance, Pressure & Pivots – AIBF Summit Special 26:48

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“There’s no point being afraid of losing. Set the goal, aim high and back yourself to get there.” – Annalise Murphy In this AIBF Business Talk Summit special, broadcaster Ivan Yates chairs a powerful panel with three of Ireland’s top athletes – each bringing raw insight into what it takes to perform, pivot and push past limits. Whether they’re chas…

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East Stroudsburg University; Dr. Artress Bethany White; June 19 2025 32:59

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Dr. Artress Bethany White, award-winning author and AssociateProfessor of English at East Stroudsburg University, speakingabout her new collection, "Black Doe of the Anthropocene: Poems,"issued by the University Press of Kentucky in June 2025.The collection is available online and regionally at theEnd Bookstore in Allentown and Carroll & Carroll Bo…

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The Book Club Live: Summer Reads with Marian Keyes 1:21:02

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Last weekend our Book Club gathered for a live show at Kildare Village to discuss the best reading recommendations for summer 2025. Róisín Ingle, Bernice Harrison and Ann Ingle were joined at the event by special guest bestselling author Marian Keyes and a room full of Women’s Podcast listeners. There were recommendations to suit every style and ev…

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The Everhart Museum; Artwoven by Hand: The Work of Peg McDade; June 18 2025 26:20

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Camille Dantone, Director of Education, and Nancy Ariza, Collections Managerat the Everhart Museum in Scranton, speaking about Peg McDade, masterfiber artist and educator and the exhibition titled, "Artwoven by Hand: The Workof Peg McDade (1937-2025)" that will run from June 19 through November 30,2025, with a free opening reception on June 19th fr…

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Lackawanna Historical Society; House Tour of the Abingtons; June 17 2025 20:35

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Michael Gilmartin, Lackawanna Historical Society Board President;Sarah Piccini, LHS Assistant Director, & Pat Atkins, homeownerfrom the Abingtons, speaking about the House Tour of theAbingtons presented by the Lackawanna Historical Society onSunday, June 22, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm. It is a self-guided tourand tickets are available in advance or a…

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Wayne County Arts Alliance Gallery; Jeff George; June 13 2025 26:14

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Artist Jeff George of Honesdale, speaking about his workin connection with his solo show titled, "Dent,"at the Wayne County Arts Alliance Gallery, now throughSunday, June 15, 2025. There will be an artist Q & Asession and closing reception at the gallery at959 Main Street in Honesdale, PA on Sunday. For information:www.waynecountyartsalliance.org/ …

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Episode 187: AIBF Summit Special - Economist Dan O’Brien (IIEA) on Ireland’s Economic Future & Global Shifts with Ivan Yates 15:15

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“We’re more connected to the US economy than Mexico. That’s not an opinion - that’s data." – Dan O’BrienIn this special episode of AIBF Business Talk, we take you inside the All-Ireland Entrepreneur Summit for an eye-opening session with Dan O’Brien, one of Ireland’s most trusted economic commentators, in conversation with Ivan Yates.This isn't you…

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Diva Theater Scranton; David Hunisch; Seth Golden; June 12 2025 22:50

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David Hunisch, director, and Seth Golden, actor, speaking aboutthe next production in the Diva Theater season: "Mothers andSons" by Terrence McNally, running June 13 throughJune 22, 2025, at the Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. MarketStreet in Scranton. There will be a talkback after theSunday matinee on June 15th.For reservations: 570-209-7766www.facebo…

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Why do some women still take their husband’s last name? 44:54

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The tradition of women taking their husband’s surname stems from a time when marriage effectively erased a woman’s legal identity and she would become her husband’s property. While this is no longer the case and society has thankfully moved on, the practice of women changing their last name upon marriage still persists today. But why? In a recent f…

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Hamilton-Gibson Productions; Yolie Canales; Jodi Tahsler; June 11 2025 21:49

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Yolie Canales, director; and Jodi Tahsler, actor, speaking about the Hamilton-GibsonProductions presentation of the musical, "How I Became a Pirate," with an all-femalecast. The show will run from Thursday, June 19 through June 22, 2025, at the WarehouseTheatre, 3 Central Avenue, in Wellsboro. The performances begin at 7:00 on Thursday,Friday & Sat…

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Arcadia Chorale; Summer Sing 2025; Matthew Rupcich; June 10 2025 11:29

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Matthew Rupcich, Music Director & Conductor of theArcadia Chorale, speaking about Summer Sing 2025to be held June 20 & 21 at Covenant PresbyterianChurch in Scranton. Regional singers are invited toa mini-choral festival where they will join the ArcadiaChorale in preparing and performing Aaron Copland's"Old American Songs" and "The Promise of Living…

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Susquehanna Summer Solstice Festival; Brian Keeler; Jan Lokuta; June 09 2025 26:50

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Brian Keeler & Jan Lokuta, members of the committeefor the 2025 Susquehanna Summer Solstice Festival,speaking about the event that will be held at the historicFrench Azilum site in Bradford County from June 16ththrough June 22nd. There will be plein air artists onhand in a competition that will begin June 16th.The concerts will take place Friday, S…

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Bloomsburg Singers; Cody Mead; June 05 2025 9:48

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Cody Mead, founding director/conductor of the Bloomsburg Singers, speaking about thegroup's spring concert, "Garden of Voices," taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church of Bloomsburg, 345 Market Street.The program will feature music of Dowland, Eric Whitacre, Brahms and more.Admission is free. For more in…

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Gallery at Penn College in Williamsport; June 05 2025 29:48

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Penny Lutz, Director of the Gallery at Penn College in Williamsport; Textile Artists Meredith Eachus Armstrong and Peggy Blei Hracho, speaking about the current exhibition, "Five Artists: Explorations & Conversations" featuring Meredith Eachus Armstrong, Elizabeth Z. Bennett, Jean E. Downing, Peggy Blei Hracho & Cecilia J. Rusnak.The show runs from…

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Greta Thunberg sets sail for Gaza / Mary Ann Kenny on loss, psychosis and healing 1:03:43

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It was a bright afternoon in April 2015 when Mary Ann Kenny, a university lecturer, received a call that changed her life in an instant. Her husband John, with whom she had two young sons, had collapsed while out jogging and died at the age of 60. Struggling to cope with the sudden loss and the loneliness that engulfed her life in the aftermath, Ke…

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Episode 186: 🎧Transforming the Way Farmers Do Business – How Darragh Scanlon and HerdFinder Are Driving Technological Change in the Agricultural Sector | Darragh Scanlon, HerdFinder 16:39

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"Built by farmers for farmers"Whether you’re from a farm, a startup, or just love a good founder story - this one proves that great ideas grow from familiar soil.In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, we meet Darragh Scanlon, 27-year-old founder of HerdFinder - Ireland’s #1 dedicated cattle marketplace - and winner of the AIBF Young Innovator of th…

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First Presbyterian Church W-B; M. Moses Andrade; Brian Farrell; June 04 2025 31:40

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M. Moses Andrade, Basso & Pastor; and Brian Farrell,pianist, opera producer/director & music educator,speaking about the upcoming concert of Opera,Art Song & Spirituals on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at3:00 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church,97 S. Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre.Admission is free and there will be a receptionto follow. www.fpc…

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The Lyceum; Catherine Richmond-Cullen; Frank Blasi; June 03 2025 21:41

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Dr. Catherine Richmond-Cullen, Director of the PA Council on theArts Partnership Program at the Northeastern Intermediate Unit,and Frank Blasi, Executive Director of Broadway Theater Leagueof Northeastern PA, speaking about the Lyceum, a year-roundarts education program in the visual & performing arts in Scranton,in anticipation of the Summer 2025 …

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Bald Eagle Art League; Way's Garden Art Show; June 02 2025 17:38

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Catheal Weiser, Kelly Spitler and Valerie Peters,members of the Bald Eagle Art League andcommittee members for the annual Way'sGarden Art Show that will take place onSunday, June 8, 2025, in Way's Gardenin Williamsport from 10 am to 4 pm.In addition to the exhibit itself, therewill be live music, an awards presentation,children's activities and mor…

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Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz; AJ Jump; Mike Slusser; May 30 2025 22:42

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AJ Jump and Mike Slusser, members of theWilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz committee, speaking about the second annual event to be held June 6, 7 &8, 2025. Bassist Endea Owens and The Cookoutwill headline the event on Saturday, June 7th at6:30 in the Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Centeron Public Square. The Opening Ceremonytakes place on Friday at…

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Lackawanna Historical Society; K.K. Gordon; Art Walsh; May 29 2025 37:43

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K.K. Gordon, playwright, and Art Walsh, director,speaking about the play, For the Least of Them,centering on the "Labor Priest," Msgr. John J. Curran.There will be a performance on Sunday, June 1, 2025,at 2:00 pm in Courtroom No. 3 of the LackawannaCounty Courthouse in Scranton, presented by theLackawanna Historical Society.For information: www.lac…

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The Macron 'wife shove' / Talking periods with Dr Hazel Wallace 1:00:15

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What do you really know about the menstrual cycle? Can you tell your follicular from your luteal phase? Can masturbation ease period pains and why do so many women get the dreaded ‘period poo’? To answer all these questions and more we’re joined this week by Dr Hazel Wallace, medical doctor, nutritionist, and author of Not Just A Period, a groundbr…

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Episode 185: Small Business, Big World - How Mauve Group Helps Irish SMEs Go Global - Joanna Hart 16:15

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“Going global doesn’t need to be overwhelming - not when you’ve got the right partner.”In this inspiring episode of AIBF Business Talk, CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Joanna Hart, Director at the Mauve Group, a company empowering Irish SMEs to expand internationally without the usual red tape.Joanna breaks down the real challenges facing Irish busin…

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Kit de Waal on identity and belonging / Starving children of Gaza 1:04:59

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This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Kit de Waal novelist, memoirist, and fierce advocate for working-class voices in literature. In conversation with Roisin Ingle, de Waal discusses her powerful new novel The Best of Everything, set in 1970s and 1980s England, which follows the interwoven lives of a single mother, her son, and their neighbours…

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Episode 184: Not Just a Gift Card - How One4All Became a Business Power Tool - Terry Spence 17:26

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What if a gift card could do more than say “thanks”? What if it could drive loyalty, boost morale, and keep money flowing in the Irish economy? In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Terry Spence, B2B lead at One4All, the powerhouse behind Ireland’s favourite multi-store gift card. Terry pulls back the curtain on:…

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Andrés Coll: Ibizan percussionist and musician 34:07

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Andrés Coll is a professional Ibizan percussionist and musician who loves to fuse the sounds of Ibizan folk music with other musical traditions. Andrés sees a connection between the music of Africa and Asia and that of Ibiza. Through this blend of different cultures he wants to convey the message that: “We are all human and share the same origins.”…

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Life and... Sarah Regan 38:09

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Life And returns for a new season and series of stories - this time, we tackle the complex and unavoidable topic of death. For the fifth and final episode of this season, we turn the spotlight onto Sarah Regan. For this episode of Life And, we will be hearing from Sarah Stachura Regan. Sarah lives and works in Northeast Pennsylvania, striving to im…

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Episode 183: Shane Cradock – Your Mindset Is Your Greatest Business Strategy 22:31

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🧠 “Your Inner Voice Is Running the Show — Time to Take Back Control” What if the loudest critic in your life... was living in your own head? In this gripping episode of AIBF Business Talk, Shane Craddock joins Elaine Carroll to share the hard-earned wisdom behind his bestselling book The Inner CEO - and why true leadership starts between your ears.…

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Jacqueline Connolly: ‘I didn’t know what coercive control was until my family were killed’ 1:14:22

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In 2016, Clodagh Hawe and her three sons, Liam (13), Niall (11) and Ryan (6) were murdered in their Co Cavan home, by their husband and father Alan Hawe, who took his own life shortly after. It was and still is Ireland’s largest murder-suicide and the brutal killings sent shockwaves throughout the country. In her book, Deadly Silence, Clodagh’s you…

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Down with that ‘skort’ of thing / Celebrating Tina Turner 45:28

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Two years ago this month, Tina Turner died at the age of 83 at her home in Switzerland. The global superstar and rock icon had a career spanning more than five decades. Although she retired from performing in her late 60s, one of her final projects was to collaborate on Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, which debuted in London’s West End in 2018. This…

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Irish woman detained by US immigration / The Steminists 43:06

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In March, a group of secondary school students from Co Offaly made history when they became the first ever all-female team to win the VEX IQ All-Ireland Robotics Competition. ‘The Steminists’ will now represent Ireland at the World Championships in Texas this month. The team consists of five students aged between 12 and 14 years old, from the Sacre…

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Episode 182: From Startup to Global Success: How Jason Keely Is Changing the Game for Irish Brands 23:05

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"Every brand has a voice. But not every brand gets heard." 🔊 That’s where Jason Keely steps in. In this inspiring episode of AIBF Business Talk, Jason — founder of VS Direct and No Limit Branding — shares how he’s helping brands cut through the chaos with smarter, sharper marketing. 🔥 His approach? Not just louder ads. But real strategy. Real targe…

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Climate Changemakers: Three women on their fight against climate change 47:03

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According to the latest European State of the Climate Report, 2024 was the hottest year on record for Europe and the fourth warmest year ever recorded in Ireland. As part of the global fight against climate change, Ireland has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030 — but are we really on track to meet that goal? In today’s ep…

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From Startup to 38 Countries — How Dylan Walsh Took Celtic Dynamics Global 15:35

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What would you do if you had one week to change everything? When COVID hit, Dylan Walsh had a choice. Stay in his job and play it safe. Or take a chance - and build something of his own. He chose to back himself. And just like that, Celtic Dynamics was born. Today, Dylan leads an energy consultancy helping over 200 clients in 38 countries find smar…

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Amanda Knox: My Search for Meaning 1:20:33

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Seven years after Amanda Knox was definitively acquitted of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, she flew to Italy to meet the man who had led the prosecution’s case against her, Giuliano Mignini. The now 37-year-old mother of two wanted to ask her former prosecutor why he had identified her as the chief suspect, pursued a murder conviction against…

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From Firefighting to Future-Focused: Let’s Make the Shift 22:47

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Feeling Stuck in Your Business? John Douglas Has a Message for You👉 John Douglas knows what burnout feels like.Always busy. Always behind. No time for family. No energy for life.That was his reality until he made one powerful decision to change everything. Now, he helps others do the same.In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, John shares:✅ How to …

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Good governance isn’t a checkbox - it’s a mindset. Michael Dillon on Protecting Irish Business with Integrity 21:48

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⚖️ Guiding, Not Just Enforcing — Michael Dillon on Protecting Irish Business with Integrity Michael Dillon has practiced law across continents — from Irish courts to Caribbean parliaments to legal towers in Dubai. But what brought him home wasn’t a job. It was purpose. Today, as Director of Legal at the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA), he’s h…

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Victim blaming on the rise / How to be a good grandmother 1:00:41

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Bookshops and libraries are bursting with books on parenting and what to expect when you’re expecting, but there aren't nearly as many guidebooks out there on how to be a good grandparent. That’s why family psychologist Terri Apter has written her latest book all about the topic. Grandparenting: On Love and Relationships Across Generations offers r…

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Wedding fatigue / What teens really think of Adolescence 1:06:02

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When Adolescense arrived on Netflix last month, it was streamed nearly 25 million times in just four days and sparked a global conversation on the dark side of social media and the lives of teenage boys. But what is it really like to be a teenage boy in 2025? How much attention do they really pay to masculinity influencers? What kind of pressures d…

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From Lifeguard to CEO: The Woman Powering Ireland’s Busiest Leisure Centre 16:41

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"I’d rather be the oldest person in the gym than the youngest in the nursing home." That’s Lorna Brady’s motto — and she lives by it. She started out as a lifeguard. Now she’s the CEO of Sportsco, a Dublin fitness centre with: ✔️ 5,500 members ✔️ 27,000 visits a month ✔️ A full wellness offering — from babies to 90-year-olds In this episode of AIBF…

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The Book Club: Confessions by Catherine Airey 32:36

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This month on The Women’s Podcast Book Club, Bernice Harrison, Niamh Towey, Róisín Ingle, and Ann Ingle discuss Confessions, the debut novel from Catherine Airey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meghan & Gwyneth / The real cost of cancer 1:01:38

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On Friday March 28th, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) will celebrate Daffodil Day. It’s the charity’s biggest fundraising event and aims to raise millions of euros to support cancer patients and progress cancer research. In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by Daffodil Day Ambassador Tara Doonan, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 at …

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Episode 177:🎙️ 5 Big Questions Every Leader Must Answer – with Shay Lynch 20:51

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If you’re a business owner or CEO, these questions aren’t optional — they’re essential. In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, we’re joined by Shay Lynch, founder of Future State, to dig into the tough stuff — the kind of leadership questions that separate good managers from great leaders. Shay doesn’t sugar-coat. He breaks down why leadership alwa…